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Since 2009.
Teaching languages in New Delhi and online.
171 Google Reviews.
Student feedback from learners around the world.
15+ Languages.
Modern and classical languages across several regions.
New Delhi + Online.
In-person study and online lessons worldwide.
Student Reviews.
Sikandar Kumar
4 years ago
My one-on-one Bangla classes with Dipanwita Saha have been amazing. She has been teaching me for the last four months and uses a combination of the standard textbook and the more traditional Sahaj Paat written by Tagore; and a mix of reading, writing, and speaking exercises. The combination works really well especially the Sahaj Paat, which is a lot of fun and gives you a feel not just for the language but the cultural world of Bangla. I highly recommend Dipanwita as a Bangla teacher for new learners as well as for those who have some elementary knowledge.
Will Lowder
6 years ago
I took classes at Zabaan for 4 weeks after studying Hindi on my own for ~2 years in the US. The improvement I got in my Hindi skill from Zabaan was HUGE; enough to significantly increase my score in the language test offered by my employer. During the 4 weeks of classes I got to experience nearly every teacher at Zabaan. They are ALL absolutely excellent, though I found Juhi to be my favorite. She is personable, energetic and has experience learning multiple languages herself, which I think helps her better understand the challenges a language student faces. My favorite part about lessons with Juhi was engaging in authentic Hindi conversations about topics we were both interested in. It was great being able to discuss a real topic with her as if we were just chatting, but then she would still interject with grammar tips when I would make an error speaking. This helped me tremendously in learning to express myself naturally and correctly. I will never forget my time at Zabaan and cannot wait to go back!
Raquel M
2 years ago
I recently attended the free online Hindi writing course at Zabaan Language Institute, and it was a great experience. The instructor was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, patient, and very supportive, which made the sessions engaging and enjoyable. The course included helpful practice exercises and homework, which really encouraged me to work on my skills outside of class. It was clear the teacher cared about each student’s progress and was happy to answer questions and provide guidance. I’d definitely recommend this course to anyone looking to improve their Hindi writing skills and am interested in exploring more courses with Zabaan in the future.
Varoon Pazhyanur
1 year ago
My hindi lessons with Anita have been fantastic! I could not ask for a better Hindi teacher. Zabaan is an excellent choice for abroad-living Desis looking to learn Hindi.

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Success Stories.
Since 2009, students from around the world have trusted Zabaan to help them achieve their language-learning goals. From complete beginners taking their first steps in Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Bengali, Punjabi, and other languages, to advanced learners conducting academic research, preparing for relocation, or deepening family and cultural connections, our students consistently achieve meaningful results.
With a multinational team of experienced instructors and a proven teaching methodology, Zabaan has helped thousands of learners develop real-world language skills and confidence. We are especially known for our highly regarded Hindi programs for expats, diplomats, researchers, and international students, as well as our Urdu programs for Hindi speakers seeking to expand their linguistic and cultural horizons.
Our greatest measure of success is the progress of our students—many of whom continue their studies with us for years, return to learn additional languages, or recommend Zabaan to friends, family, colleagues, and universities around the world.
From the Zabaan Blog.
Explore articles, language-learning tips, cultural insights, student stories, and updates from the Zabaan community. Whether you’re studying Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Sanskrit, Persian, or another language, our blog is designed to help you learn more deeply and stay connected to the cultures behind the words.
Our Teachers.
Akemy
Hi! I’m a native Portuguese speaker with a passion for language learning and teaching. I lived in Japan for six years during my childhood, where I developed fluency in Japanese through daily immersion. I now teach Japanese and basic Portuguese, helping others build a strong foundation in both languages. My background gives me a unique perspective on language acquisition, and I enjoy making learning engaging and practical for my students.
Ali Taqi
Ali is the founder and director of Zabaan School for Languages. He was born and raised in Chicago to Indian parents. Ali has a bachelor’s degree in International Studies and a minor in Asian Languages and Literature from Loyola University Chicago. He has a special interest in Hindi grammar, linguistics, semantics, syntax, bilingualism, and language teaching techniques. Ali is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and teaches all three of these languages at Zabaan. He started his teaching career in Chicago in 2003 and permanently moved to New Delhi as an OCI in 2009 to start Zabaan School for Languages and has taught over 30,000 classes over his career. He has also trained all of Zabaan’s teachers.
Jeff
Jeffrey loves languages and people. He speaks Spanish because he is of Puerto Rican descent and studied Arabic in university.
He has a Masters degree in linguistics studies and education. He has experience in teaching English, Spanish, Chinese, Chinese Sign Language, American Sign Language and Thai. Having lived in many countries has helped him achieve these endeavors.
He has a passion for learning languages and teaching them as well. He has studied many languages with Zabaan such as Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Tamil, Punjabi, Pashto and Dari just to name a few.
Jeffrey’s experience in learning languages and living in many countries helps him to be an understanding and compassionate teacher. He knows how challenging it is to dedicate time in learning a language. He knows that learning a language you will learn the culture and enjoy the food, dance and the literature of the people. He will help you to see that if you love the language and the people who speak it. It will no doubt motivate you not to give up!
You will not only learn the language you will live it.